North of Tampa: January 25, 2002
Hidden corners show Town 'N Country's diversity
TOWN 'N COUNTRY -- The furniture is dark wood, ornately carved, evoking a Caribbean feel. Women chatter in Spanish about kids, the lottery, news from Santo Domingo. They serve the coffee strong, in tiny cups.
Leaders chosen for 3 new schools
The School Board picks three veterans as the principals: Debbie Rodgers, Kathy Flanagan and Sandra Williams.
Serene warriors
It's not Crouching Tiger and it's not Jackie Chan. To Shin Do, more than anything, encourages harmony, self-discipline and character.
Anniversary
The Rosalys
Out and About
Einstein on wine
Homeowners group promotes vinyl mailboxes
They're more expensive, but won't deteriorate, the Tampa Palms group says.
For hockey fan, paycheck is just icing
As an off-ice official, Lutz accountant Ron Brace gets to use his computer and accounting knowledge to track the game he loves.
Road to traffic relief is maddeningly long
MEADOW POINTE -- Every time I pass it, I almost strain my neck.
Golf outing will benefit disabled
In exchange for playing in a tournament for free, young golfers pledge to volunteer at the ChairScholars festival in April.
Landscaping job will get day in court
An executive for a builder waits to see exactly what the Cheval Property Owners Association is taking issue with.
Of India, in print
A local woman's glossy magazine called WE Indians has a growing list of fans in the Indian community, with an international circulation of more than 10,000 readers.
Competition draws in ideas for art center
Oldsmar received 54 entries from six state universities for designs ranging from ritzy to historic.
Quick on the takedown
Undefeated Sickles wrestler Jegan Gabbidon is fast in destabilizing opponents and is just as sharp academically.
Gryphons hold their own in wrestling tournament
The team finishes fourth in Gainesville, and looks like it could come on strong in state competition.
Looks can be deceiving
Gaither has no dominant big man and doesn't appear to do any one thing really well. Yet the team has a 15-4 start.
With teamwork, they enjoy success
The Wharton boys basketball team is off to a 15-6 start, with a handful of players averaging in double figures.
Distractions cause stumbles
Chamberlain is one of the area's better teams, but lack of focus can hurt when playing the always-tough Gaither.
Gryphons' game is two of a kind
Sickles has been playing well in January; but sometimes a different team shows up, one that's sluggish and lacks control.
Remember, houseplants need wintertime boost
If you're keeping up with your landscape chores, now is also a good time to look at those plants in your house. This is often a time of year when our houseplants don't look so good, usually because of lack of light.
